Learn Online, Learn Frugality

August 21, 2009 by Frugal Dad

icle was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of accredited online university . Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: adrienne.carlson83@yahoo.com.

When it comes to education, we usually try not to spare any expenses in getting the best there is, because knowledge and learning are invaluable assets that enrich our lives and make us grow in stature. Money spent on learning is an investment rather than an expense, so we go all out if it means we are going to gain more out of it in the long term.

However, with the advent of online education, not only are you able to earn a quality degree, but you’re also able to reduce your expenses significantly. If you’re wondering how, read on to find out:

  • Online education is much cheaper than paying tuition at colleges that offer traditional degrees. You save a large amount of money when you enroll online, with the added bonus being that you don’t have to take out a loan in order to finance your education and thus put yourself in debt.
  • When you study online, your schedule is flexible. So you have much more time for other activities, time which you could use to earn money at a part or full time job. Not only does online education help you save money, it also aids you in earning it.
  • When you learn online, you don’t need to spend money on commuting to and from college every day. You save on gas, bus passes, parking permits and wear and tear on your car.
  • You don’t have to shell out money for accommodations on or off campus.
  • Your food expenses are also minimized because you’re at home, not on campus and fending for yourself.
  • Online education does not involve significant additional expenses like furniture and other knickknacks for your dorm room or campus life. All you need is a computer and an Internet connection, and since most of us already own and use one for other purposes, it’s not going to be much of an expense.
  • Studying online means you are not tempted to party and socialize as you would when you’re in a regular college. This saves you a lot of money that would have otherwise been spent on booze and other trivial pursuits.

Online education makes you more efficient because it forces you to manage your time better, earn while you learn, and cut unnecessary costs.

Editor’s note: I completed my degree online after years of toiling away in the evenings separated from my family. While completing an online degree does take extra discipline, and can be costly depending on the institution, Adrienne points out the many benefits of choosing an online education over a traditional course of study.

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